Property Maintenance Technician I

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of others, look no further! Preservation Management, Inc. takes great pride in, not only making a difference at the communities we manage, but also in the greater community as well.

PMI is currently looking for a passionate individual to join our team in the Johnston Rhode Island area as one of our Maintenance Technicians. This individual should be familiar with the affordable housing industry, unit turns, performing routine and project-based maintenance tasks.

Specific Responsibilities:

Inspect, maintain, repair, or replace life-safety and emergency equipment, including any item considered a life or safety hazard by REAC, LIHTC, local Codes Department, etc.

Take turns being “on-call” as part of a 24-hour emergency maintenance call schedule at a site (or at multiple sites).

To ensure that the property is safe and maintained properly, conduct routine visual inspections of the exterior and interior of buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment; determine whether repairs or maintenance are needed; follow-up with residents’ work orders, as directed by the Property Manager.

Prepare interior and exterior surfaces for painting; use correct application techniques and tools; make sure all surfaces, equipment, and materials are clean when finished.

Conduct apartment inspections and coordinate the assignment of maintenance personnel to restore the unit to a “like new” condition.

Keep the site grounds and landscaping neat and clean according to PMI and property owners’ standards; use all landscaping equipment safely; repair and replace concrete and asphalt walks and drives.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED

1 years related property maintenance experience preferred

Physical –

Lift up to 50 lbs

Shovel or lift continuously for up to 4 hours at a time

Work in tight spaces

Work standing for up to 4 hours at a time

Safely climb ladders up to 26ft

Neat, professional appearance; including work shoes or boots with non-slip soles and protective toes.

Compensation & Benefits:

This is a full-time position with a competitive hourly wage.

Benefits include:

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance & AD&D

Company Paid Short Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D

Voluntary Long Term Disability

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Roth Retirement plan with company match

All Employment offers are contingent upon completion of a background check and drug screen.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Preservation Management, Inc. (PMI), is an affordable housing property management firm headquartered in South Portland, Maine. Founded in 1990, PMI has grown to manage properties in 16 states, to include 90 properties, totaling over 9,000 units. PMI specializes in managing properties that utilize government subsidies and/or Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to provide affordable housing to their residents. PMI prides itself in offering Resident Services Programs tailored to assist residents and their various needs at many of the communities they manage.